Success Stories

Mattawa Group Wins Youth Philanthropy Intiative for Forests without Borders

YPI serves as an opportunity for secondary school students to engage with local charities, find passion in philathropic work, empower youth to make a big change, and aquire skills in assessing the neesd of their given communities. Groups of students find a charity for which they feel passionate about, interview members of the organization, and finally, present to a panel of judges, their peers, teachers and other community members. While all leave with a great sense of accomplishment, the grand prize is a $5000 award for the charity of the top group. This year, a group of grade 10 students out of F.J. McElligott high school in Mattawa entered to compete in their school's Youth Philanthropy Initiative, representing Forests without Borders. The group gave an engaging presentation, spreading the word, and amazing work, of Forests without Borders. While there was some stiff competition, the group came up on top, and was awarded $5000, all of which will go directly to Forests without Borders projects. In addition to a fantastic presentation, the girls also did their own rendition of the popular song "Ho Hey", but the Lumineers, take a look, and listen here! A job well done!

African Community Project 2013 Spring Newsletter

Take a look at the African Community Project's (ACP) Spring Newsletter! ACP parters with FwB-FsF on our "Trees for hope in Zambia" project. Garry Brooks, founder of the ACP, is a long time CIF member and winner of the 2008 International Forestry Achievement award!

ACP Newsletter

Algonquin Section International night, dinner and presentations - March 21, 2013

Not only did this night mark the 60^th International Night hosted by this section, but it also fell on the United Nations inaugural International Day of the Forests. The event further bolstered support for Forests without Borders, and featured presentations by Fred Pinto and the project coordinator for the Nepal project, Bharat Pokharel. Bharat spoke candidly about growing up in Nepal, the state of their forests, and the importance of our project there. Donations were collected and a small silent auction featured some prints (circa 1800), which were generously donated by Peter Nosko. The Algonquin Section’s goal is to raise $2000 to support a school in Nepal. The night’s event raised $720, contributing greatly to that goal!

Algonquin

Annual Genreal Meeting of the Forest Professionals of Nova Scotia - March 21-22, 2013

This years AGM held in Truro, Nova Scotia marked the Nova Scotia Forest Technicians Association 50^th Annual General Meeting! Amidst some great presentations and live music, was a Forests without Borders Silent Auction. With an array of great items up for action, including a paddle, a golf putter and multi tool, $1118 was raised for FwB!

Silent Auction

Ryerson University Bake Sale - March 18, 2013

Graduate students (left to right) Gary Grewal, Meghan Schlitt, Anne Pringle and Shawn Mayhew-Hammond from Ryerson University organized a Forests without Borders evening. Megan’s cookies and brownies were a hit, they helped fill the coin jar. A couple of events such as a ball hockey tournament are planned this summer at Ryerson U to raise awareness and funds for FwB.

RU students

FwB Samosa Baking Fundraiser - North Bay, Ontario, Feb. 9, 2013

This past Saturday, volunteers gathered at Nipissing University to make, from scracth, an astonishing 600 samosas! On top of creating these delcious bite-sized treats, it was a great team-building exercise and a lot of fun. Thanks to Fred Pinto for sharing his secret samosa recipe. For more information on the event, click here! With the success of this first event, a second was held during the CIF/IFC's Winter Field Camp. Students from Universite Laval and the University of Toronto had the opportunity to try out their samosa making and baking skills. The hope is that students will put on similar events in their respective Sections!

Samosa

"Journey with the Sherpas: The Story of Zeke O'Connor and the Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation"

With one of Forests without Borders' projects taking place in Nepal, we thought "Journey with the Sherpas: The Story of Zeke O'Connor and the Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation" writtin by Canadian football legend, and founding President of the Sir Edmund Hillary Fundation, William (Zeke) O'Connor would be an excellent read for those looking to learn more about the lively spirit of Nepal! This book delves into the exuberent travels and adventures of Zeke O'Connor; from playing football for the Toronto Argonauts, to scaling Mount Everest with long-time friend, Sir Edmund Hillary, Zeke has done it all. Most inspirational, however has been his commitment to social and environmental sustainability in Nepal, particularly through the establishment of the Sir Edmiund Hillary Foundation. Enabling the Nepalese Sherpas to construct their own medical clinics and schools, along with establishing literacy programs for women, and spearheading a reforestation project, this book truly captures the spirit of Nepal. A favourite of The Canadian Institute of Foretry's CEO, John Pineau, we highly recommend this book!

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FwB BBQ Fundraiser - May 15, 2012 - Chapleau, ON (CIF Northern ON Section)

After the Boreal Forest Science Seminar/ Field Tour, participants braved the windy weather to enjoy a BBQ fundraiser for FwB. The events raised $165. Photos coming soon!

FwB Band Night - April 17, 2012 - Sault Ste. Marie, ON (CIF Central ON Section)

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Selling Tourtieres - 2011 Annual Christmas Forest Seminar - December 14 - Kempville, Ontario (CIF Ottawa Valley Section)
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FwB Chili Cook-off - December 13th - Cochrane, Ontario (CIF Northern Ontario Section)